Unwanted

Barnardo’s says survey shows online abuse and harassment becoming ‘part of background noise of growing up’Nearly one in five girls in the UK receive persistent, unwanted images online, according to a poll by the charity Barnardo’s, which warned that online misogyny was becoming an everyday part of childhood.Its survey of 4,000 young people found that a quarter of girls had been called degrading names online, while one in seven 13- to 15-year-olds had been asked to send a nude photo. Continue reading...

• Jon Favreau’s new film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, has set an unwanted franchise record by opening to the lowest box office numbers in *Star Wars* history. • Despite the poor commercial start, the film received critical praise from reviewers, including a four-star rating from *The Independent’s* Loughrey. • The critical reception highlights the film's success as a cautionary tale and its effective portrayal of its monstrous characters.

• Jon Favreau’s new film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, has set a negative franchise record by opening to the lowest box office numbers in *Star Wars* history. • Despite the poor commercial performance, the film received critical praise from some reviewers, including a four-star rating from The Independent’s Loughrey. • The film is noted for its thematic depth, specifically its willingness to portray "two monsters" as part of a cautionary tale.